Interactions between Councillors and Staff Policy

Objective

  • Facilitate a positive working relationship between Councillors and staff to work together appropriately and effectively to support each other in their respective roles
  • Ensure Councillors have adequate access to information and receive advice in an orderly, courteous and appropriate manner from nominated staff to assist them in the performance of their civic duties
  • Enhancing the reputation of Council by maintaining transparent decision making and good governance
  • Provide a protocol for the provision of regular updates to all Councillors of strategic meetings attended by the Mayor and or the General Manager that influence councils strategic objectives (Community Plan / Operating Plan / Resourcing Plan)
  • Provide direction on Councillors’ rights of access to Council facilities
  • Provide clear and consistent direction for Councillor interaction with staff through which breaches of the policy will be managed in accordance with Code of Conduct